Graphic CCTV footage shows moment hit-and-run driver mows down father and leaves him for dead

Father-of-three Michael Ward was left with catastrophic injuries after the incident in Manchester city centre

This is the shocking moment a hit-and-run driver mows down a young dad and leaves him for dead in the street.

Father-of-three Michael Ward was left with catastrophic injuries after the incident in Manchester city centre.

The 29-year-old is still being treated in hospital for serious head injuries SIX MONTHS on.

Greater Manchester Police issued the graphic CCTV footage of the moment Michael was knocked over in a bid to try and trace the driver.

The video taken in the early hours of August 21 last year, shows a Vauxhall Corsa car travelling at speed along John Dalton Street towards Michael and his pals before they are sent hurtling through the air.

A 30-year-old man received a broken leg and a 32-year-old man received superficial injuries.

Police arrested five men and one woman after the horrific smash - but are now appealing for for more information.

They have released a photo of a man they want to speak to.

Michael's wife Maryrose said: “The impact this has had on our lives has been truly devastating and our three children have been left with broken hearts. I go and see Michael everyday at the hospital and it is deeply upsetting to remember him how he was before the incident and to see how he is now.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who recognises the man in the image to contact the police as soon as possible. You may think the information you have is irrelevant and not helpful but any detail you can supply could be vital in the investigation.”

Detective Constable Marie Eldred, said: “While three men were injured, Michael in particular has suffered catastrophic injuries that he will never fully recover from.

“He and his family have been left totally devastated and it is important that we get justice for them.

"If anyone knows anything about the incident, those in the car or thinks they recognise the man in the CCTV image please get in touch.”